Laveda D. Rockford

  My third book is going to be exciting.  In The Case of the War  Princess, the FBI contact Wade about a case that they do not want to get involved with. A Princess was kidnapped and it would lead them in directions that would not be helpful at this time. After Wade speaks to the team, GIWADE accepts the assignment that will send them across the world. Quote:  Everyone in the room got up and walked out to get ready for this assignment. Gina, Wade, and Grace were the only ones left to man the phones and plan their trip. Silence and a feeling of peace were in the atmosphere giving them the courage that they needed to continue on. What a wonderful feeling when peace envelops you during the unknown. That can only come from God. Praise be to God that He is here. A Christian, mystery, crime drama. 

  The Staircase An excerpt from the screenplay by Laveda D. Rockford In The Case of the Black Pearl Ring Wade Hamilton and the FBI team have some of Mr. Snit’s cronies on surveillance. FBI Agent Steve calls into the command center to inform the lead agent what he discovered. And THE CASE OF THE BLACK PEARL RING gets more interesting. *** FS OFFICE COMMAND CENTER STEVE: “Cindy, you’re not going to believe this. In the front entry, I just watched a wall and a portion of the ceiling move to expose the second floor. Something is going on.” CINDY: “What?” STEVE: “I was watching through their camera system and saw Samata walk into the entry way with an assistant. The assistant moved, what I think to be a lever behind the desk, and the wall to the left disappeared into the adjoining wall; the design that is on the ceiling split in half and the left portion was attached to the wall that disappeared. It opened the ceiling to reveal a staircase and a huge chandelier. ...

SOMETHING’S GOING ON:  SCREENPLAY EXCERPT  In the previous excerpt, the team exited the apartment. A while later, another serious situation happened and now they are silently listening for sounds. THE CASE OF THE BLACK PEARL RING, Screenplay Excerpt   *** FS Cindy observed that the sound of footsteps came to an abrupt halt. She motioned for the team to hold. CINDY: “Stay put. Be on the ready, something’s going on,” Cindy said quietly, thinking that someone might have seen the guard being pulled to the right after walking through the door. She glanced over at him thinking he was the issue.   *** FS Shaitan leaned his head to the side listening, then motioned the guards upward and they continued slowly up the next flight of stairs. Then he peeked around the wall and looked upward, he saw movement which caused them to begin firing. FS They received return fire and a shoot-out commenced.   FS REAR Shaitan moved back and shoved b...

I spent the day getting things ready for the season to come. I brought wood up for the wood-burning stove, piling it as high as possible.  With a little sadness, I removed the watering hoses from their summer perches. I left one out that is in a protected area but not attached to the outdoor faucet.  The hills are becoming autumn beautiful. The bluff near my house is accented in red from various bushes giving way for their sleep through the winter months.  It's such a beautiful time of year for it to be so nasty.  With Coronavirus cases being announced daily, my prayers are for those who are in the grasp of its tentacles. For a change of tone, here is a little more from my screenplay to get your minds off the troubles that plague our country. I hope you enjoy it and watch it in your mind's eye as the team continues on... THE CASE OF THE BLACK PEARL RING Screenplay excerpt *** FS TO TWO-SHOT Jim walked to the front door and checked the keys and found the one that fi...

In the previous excerpt Wade ran into the elevator before the dogs arrived and after a series of maneuvers he managed to push the dogs out and proceeded on his way to meet the team.  Fast forward to the moment when the team arrives on the floor where Wade's son is being held.   THE CASE OF THE BLACK PEARL RING Screenplay Excerpt *** TWO-SHOT JIM AND JOY Jim opened the door on the opposite end of the corridor. He and Joy emerged, guns ready, walking slowly past each door, leaning in close to hear any noise. *** FS/ CAMERA BACKING OUT Cindy and her team arrived in front of Samata’s door first. George leaned up against the door and listened for any noise. GEORGE: “I hear a television, but no other noise.” George said quietly. Jim and Joy arrived and watched the corridor toward the north side staircase while Sam and Bart watched in the opposite direction. MS WADE Wade reached into his pack and pulled out his levers and proceeded to work the lock on the d...

It’s that time of the year when butterflies glide through the wind alighting on a delectable flower. Take a look at this photo that I took of a butterfly on Creeping Phlox. Isn’t it amazing how God created these creatures perfect for their purpose as well as for our enjoyment? Butterfly on Creeping Phlox Since I am talking about enjoyment, who doesn’t like a good movie? I don’t know of anyone who doesn’t enjoy it occasionally. So, here is another excerpt of my screenplay. The Case of the Black Pearl Ring: Flying As The Wind screenplay excerpt Laveda D. Rockford THE CASE OF THE BLACK PEARL RING: FLYING AS THE WIND Screenplay Excerpt *** FS CINDY Cindy walked through the penthouse like nothing was going on while Wade was running through the house like an acrobat, WADE: “Cindy, could you help me, please?” CINDY: “It looks like you have it under control.” Cindy said, laughing, which caused the dogs to stop and change directions in pursui...

In the previous excerpt, Wade and Cindy are ziplining across the expanse while Gina was startled by Sal. The team is getting ready to make a move. THE CASE OF THE BLACK PEARL RING: IN THE KITCHEN Screenplay excerpt *** THREE-SHOT George, Bart and Sam arrived at the top landing. George looked through the window into the corridor while Bart and Sam looked and listened for footsteps on the stairs. When nothing was heard or noticed, George contacted Cindy. GEORGE: “On the landing.” CINDY: “Good.” answered Cindy then added, CINDY: “Steve, is Brad and Ben in place?” STEVE: “Affirmative.” CINDY: “It’s time to rock and roll. No more contact unless necessary.” *** FS Brad picked up a tray, looked at the ticket and filled the tray with the plates of food listed on the ticket. He then walked to the swinging door and backed out into the banquet room carrying the tray. *** TWO-SHOT/ CAMERA FOLLOWING Wade opened the door quiet...

In the previous excerpt Wade and Cindy are waiting for a bell to ring. In this excerpt, Salient Zoon, aka Sal, is surprised but not half as surprised as Gina. THE CASE OF THE BLACK PEARL RING: THE BELL RINGS SCREENPLAY EXCERPT *** TWO-SHOT CINDY AND WADE Cindy and Wade heard the bell and climbed up on the upper edge of the small wall getting ready to zipline across the expanse. Cindy clicked in on the rope and eased out. FS REAR GINA CAMERA MOVING  Gina didn’t see anyone through the small window on the door and was shocked when she walked down three steps and almost ran right into a person standing there.   REVERSE ANGLE THROUGH SAL’S EYES/ MCU OF POCKET Sal looked at the woman who almost ran into him and he noticed something in her pocket. MCU GINA’S POCKET It frightened Gina so much that she accidentally squeezed the keys in her right hand which caused her hand to move. Her hand squeezing the keys. MS CINDY Cindy is ziplining across t...

In the previous excerpt, Cindy and Wade were ready to catapult through the air. They have to cross more than one street to reach the building where Yahreh is being held. No matter how many times they went over the plan, something always has a way of sneaking up on them. And that’s what happened during this choreographed assignment. The Case of the Black Pearl Ring: Pic of Salient Zoon Screenplay Excerpt by Laveda D. Rockford Screenplay: The Case of the Black Pearl Ring by Laveda D. Rockford Screenplay excerpt *** TWO-SHOT TO THREE-SHOT Brad and Ben were walking toward Georges location when they heard a voice ask, SAL: “What ya doin’ here, trash boys?” *** FS Cindy stopped short when she heard the voice. Cindy looked over the side of the building and motioned hold to Wade using her hand. *** THREE-SHOT Brad reached up and corrected his glasses. BRAD: “Do ya have somethin’ to eat?” Sal looked at him long and hard. SAL: “No. Now get out of...